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VETERANS AND FAMILIES
Veterans and Families is a national non-profit community service and support organization, founded and directed by Veterans,
parents, grandparents, family members, employers, mental health professionals, academics and community leaders.
AMERICA SUPPORTS YOU
*  "America Supports You," a nationwide program launched by the Department of Defense, recognizes citizens' support for our military men
and women and communicates that support to members of our Armed Forces at home and abroad.
* All across America, thousands of individual citizens, businesses, and groups - from local schools and establishments to nationally-known
corporations and organizations - are hosting events and undertaking projects to support America's Armed Forces, especially in
forward-deployed areas of the Global War on Terrorism.
* The support of the American people builds and sustains the morale of those fighting to defend freedom against the tyranny of terrorism,
and communicates America's recognition and appreciation of their courage and commitment to our country.
* America Supports You spotlights what Americans are doing all across the land, encourages others to join the team, and allows all to tell
their stories by giving voice and visibility to their efforts.
* The official launch of the America Supports You program commenced with kick-off events during November 2004. Subsequent events
occured in various regions of the country to honor and recognize citizens' support for America's Armed Forces.
* All events and information will be highlighted on this America Supports You website that allows participants to register and be recognized,
share their stories of support with the nation and the troops, and download program materials for distribution and dissemination. Military
members can access the web and learn about America's support for their service.
* The America Supports You Dog Tag, emblazoned with the America Supports You logo, isthe official emblem of the program, and serves as
a visible force multiplier in projecting the message that America supports our military men and women.
* More information on the program/how to register is at AmericaSupportsYou.mil.
* To learn more about the program's creator, Allison Barber.

americasupportsyou.mil is an official Department of Defense web site.
CONNECT AND JOIN
Connect And Join™ is a secure online communications and activities site that connects families around the world who are separated by
military deployment while serving our country, or have family members living away from home due to job-related responsibilities.
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HEROES TO HOMETOWNS
Heroes to Hometowns is designed to welcome home Service Members who, because of injuries sustained, can no longer serve in the military.

is a program that focuses on reintegration back home, with networks established at the national and state levels to better identify the
extraordinary needs of returning families before they return home and to work with local communities to coordinate government and
extraordinary needs of returning families before they return home and to work with local communities to coordinate government and
non-government resources necessary for long term success.non-government resources necessary for long term success.
CLICK ON ANY OF THE PICTURES TO LINK TO THESE  GROUPS FOR MORE INFORMATION
This site is in memory of SSG Deason and all others who have fallen in action. You will never be
forgotten.
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
With more than 1.2 million members, Disabled American Veterans is an organization of disabled
veterans who are focused on building better lives for disabled veterans and their families.
The organization accomplishes this goal by providing free assistance to veterans in obtaining benefits
and services earned through their military service. It is fully funded through its membership dues and
public contributions. It is not a government agency and receives no government funds.